| 单词 | the coast is clear |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthe coast is clear e. to clear the coast, the coast is clear: i.e. of enemies who would dispute an attempt to land or embark; hence ‘the danger is over, the enemies have marched off’ (Johnson); also, the way is open for an operation, event, etc. See clear v. 10, clear adj. 20. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > safety > perfectly safe [phrase] > there is no danger the coast is clear1567 the world > action or operation > easiness > easy, easily, or without difficulty [phrase] > there is no hindrance the coast is clear1868 1567 T. Harman Caueat for Commen Cursetors (new ed.) sig. Biiv Where these rufflares mighte well beholde the coaste aboute them cleare. 1584 R. Greene Myrrour of Modestie sig. Avii Seing the coast cleere. a1616 W. Shakespeare Henry VI, Pt. 1 (1623) i. iv. 87 See the Coast clear'd, and then we will depart. View more context for this quotation 1634 R. Sanderson Serm. II. 288 When he is sure the coast is clear, and no body near to enter the lists with him. 1656 T. Hobbes Questions Liberty, Necessity & Chance 42 With these distinctions he sayes, he clears the coast, whereas in truth he darkeneth his meaning. 1677 W. Hubbard Narr. Troubles with Indians New-Eng. 44 By the end of November the coast was pritty clear of them. a1774 A. Tucker Light of Nature Pursued (1777) III. i. 321 Having learned to know when the coast is clear, we may sally out boldly to forage for new discoveries. 1868 E. A. Freeman Hist. Norman Conquest II. ix. 326 The coast was now clear for Godwine's return. < as lemmas |
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